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Weekend tornadoes cause damage across county
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Weekend tornadoes cause damage across county
April 2, 2025
A powerful storm system that swept across Okmulgee County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning produced at least two confirmed tornadoes, both rated EF-0 by the National Weather Service. Whil...
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Fatal ATV collision claims life of Okmulgee woman
April 2, 2025
A fatal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash claimed the life of an Okmulgee woman Friday evening in rural Okmulgee County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred on March 29 at ap...
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OSUIT to host medication take-back event
April 2, 2025
A take-back event for medication and sharps will be held next Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OSUIT’s Covelle Hall, located on E. 1st Street in Okmulgee. The event site is accessible via t...
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Legislators to speak at monthly forums
April 2, 2025
County residents are invited to hear updates from state representatives about the busy session underway at the State Capitol.Okmulgee’s Legislative Forum, hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, w...
Whodunnit?
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Whodunnit?
Okmulgee Community Theatre to present "Clue"
April 3, 2025
Get ready for mystery, mayhem, and murder - all with a comedic twist - as the Okmulgee Community Theatre brings CLUE back to the historic Orpheum Theatre stage this April. Based on the cult classic film and the iconic board game, CLUE promises a night of laughs, suspense and plenty of twists as a colorful cast of characters tries to uncover the identity of a killer. Performances will be held April...
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Ferreira seeks District 1 Commissioner post
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Ferreira seeks District 1 Commissioner post
March 29, 2025
Ernie Ferreira is a candidate for Okmulgee County Commissioner, District 1. Ferreira’s campaign focuses on leadership, responsible fiscal management and delivering measurable outcomes for the communit...
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Morris student headed to National Quiz Bowl Championship
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Morris student headed to National Quiz Bowl Championship
April 2, 2025
Elias Smith, a standout student at Morris High School, will represent his school and the state of Oklahoma at the prestigious 2025 Individual Player National Championship Tournament (IPNCT) hosted by ...
10 Years Ago (2015)
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10 Years Ago (2015)
April 2, 2025
• The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month for the county. Individuals and organizations are urged to play a role in maki...
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HOROSCOPES
April 2, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a burst of energy propels you to move forward. It feels like everything is clicking, and you are full of ideas and brimming with contagious enthusiasm.TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...
Women’s History Month
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Women’s History Month
Moving Forward Together - With Those Who've Been Holding It All Together Anyway
March 28, 2025
If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, needed a bandaid, felt lost in life, or just needed someone to look you in the eye and say, “You’ve got this,” there’s a good chance that person was a woman. And, i...
‘Get Lucky in Rio’
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‘Get Lucky in Rio’
March 28, 2025
The Okmulgee Service League (OSL) is rolling out a season of giving, games, and community spirit with two signature events coming this April - the highly anticipated “Get Lucky in Rio” Casino Night Fu...

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Lady Dragons sweep Checotah
March 28, 2025
Hall’s walk-off homer leads Dewar to victory Emmy Hall crushed a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth to lift Dewar past Checotah in a walk-off 9-8 win Tuesday.Hall went 3-for-3 with two singles a...
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Preston out-slugs Moss, Prague in Friday action
March 28, 2025
Game 1: Preston 26, Moss 16 Offense was the name of the game as the Preston Lady Pirates put up 26 runs on 23 hits in a wild 26-16 win over Moss on Friday.The Lady Pirates hit an impressive six home r...
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Lady Pirates rout Quinton behind Starr’s three-hit game
March 28, 2025
The Preston Lady Pirates continued their hot streak with a 17-2 thrashing of the Quinton Lady Savages on Monday at Porum, powered by a perfect day at the plate from Taylan Starr.Starr went 3-for-3 wit...
Okmulgee overwhelmed by Bethel
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Okmulgee overwhelmed by Bethel
March 28, 2025
The Okmulgee Bulldogs couldn’t keep pace with a relentless Bethel Wildcats squad, falling 16-2 on the road.Okmulgee briefly took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first with an aggressive steal of home, bu...
AIHEC National Basketball Tournament concludes
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AIHEC National Basketball Tournament concludes
March 28, 2025
The 2025 AIHEC National Basketball Tournament ended Wednesday, as men’s and women’s college hoops action came to the Mvskoke Nation Reservation.Hosted by the College of the Muscogee Nation, the tourna...
Lifestyle
Happy Birthday Tony ‘True’ Steele III
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Happy Birthday Tony ‘True’ Steele III
Celebrating 1st birthday today, March 28th
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March 28, 2025
Our sweet, funny, handsome, loving baby boy, Happy 1st birthday baby boy! Watching you grow this past year has been the most amazing, rewarding, humbling experiences we've been through yet we wouldn't...
OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates
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OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates
March 21, 2025
The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has had a busy and eventful month, celebrating achievements, welcoming new members, and advancing training programs that enhance both staff and i...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
October 18, 2024
In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...
Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street
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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street
October 18, 2024
The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...
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OPS board extends Ward 4 deadline
April 2, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education has extended the deadline for applications to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat on the school board after a special meeting held March 26, failed to produce a majority vote f...
Man arrested for auto theft, threats
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Man arrested for auto theft, threats
April 2, 2025
A suspect who made direct threats to law enforcement and the Muscogee Nation Medical Center has been taken into custody thanks to swift collaboration between Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police and the ...
Remarried widower unsure about his final resting spot
Columns & Opinion
Remarried widower unsure about his final resting spot
April 2, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I lost my wife 14 years ago. We were married for 26 years. Our two children are now adults. I have since remarried and moved to another state. My children love and respect their stepmother....
What is God like?
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What is God like?
April 2, 2025
“God is very loving. I imagine he is very tall. I love him,” says Lauren, 9.Yes, God is very loving, but he’s also a “sin hater” who’s the “nicest man in the world,” says Justin, 10. “I think he has a...
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